Muckenburra

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It is a community with a high number of de facto relationships and a lower proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 32% of people born outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

About 18.7% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. However, no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 44.7% identifying as Christian and 43.4% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure.

The area has very few high-level qualifications, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state and national averages. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household weekly income is $1,895, which is slightly above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $619, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 17.4% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

The area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar places. Participation in unpaid childcare and housework is much lower than the state average.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. First Nations household income is far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Most are couples with children, and 61.2% of families fit this description.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also much lower than the national average at $190 per week.

Despite having no public transport stops, 23.3% of people commute by bus, which is far above the national figure. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen a high influx of new residents, with 48.6% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas, far above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 69.2% of people working full-time, far above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.